Being an art historian, I have always considered that studying fashion history is a valuable body of knowledge to have because fashion reflects so often throughout history what is going on in the worl ...
Read ArticleThere are many of what I consider “art heroes” among artists, and if anyone deserves such a title, it would be the late Miriam Schapiro (1923-2015, US, born Canada). She was a key player i ...
Read ArticleThe history of African American artists goes back to the earliest days of the US. There are numerous art forms that can trace their lineage back to the African ancestors of African Americans, who carr ...
Read ArticleLike Mesoamerica, the central Andes Mountains in South America – primarily Bolivia and Peru – developed complex hierarchical societies with rich and varied artistic traditions. Unlike the ...
Read ArticleCharles Frederick Worth was undoubtedly one of the most influential fashion designers in the West in the latter half of the 1800s. He is credited with making the hoop skirt (crinoline) popular, an ...
Read ArticleAnni Albers is notable as one of the class of Bauhaus fiber artists who helped elevate weaving and other fiber disciplines to the status of fine art in Western art. After moving to the United States, ...
Read ArticleIn the history of art, fiber arts began to earn respect as a fine art medium in the Western world starting in the mid-1800s. Going back to ancient times, many countries around the world have perceived ...
Read ArticleAfrican American artists have had a tremendous influence on the miscellaneous arts in America since before the Civil War (1861–1865). The women of the Gee’s Bend community in Alabama have ...
Read ArticleThe textiles of ancient Peru—woven in every known technique for more than three thousand years—represent some of the highest artistic achievements of the cultures in that region. Textiles ...
Read ArticleOscar de la Renta was an internationally renowned fashion designer who established a personal aesthetic that combined European couture elegance with practical ready-to-wear forms. He is best known for ...
Read ArticleAs long as I’m pining for the greenery of spring to emerge, I’ll indulge in one of the wonderful art works in our collection that brings that pining to mind. As you know, I’m a big f ...
Read ArticleA good friend of mine—who is an art teacher (from home now) in Ohio—recently shared pictures with me of a lesson about taking selfies inspired by famous paintings. Her own exampl ...
Read ArticleIt’s winter in New England, and scarves really come in handy here. Unfortunately, they need to be warm and aren’t likely to be worn as fashion statements, as these two Yuh Okano artworks s ...
Read ArticleOn Monday I showed you ancient architecture and ceramics as part of my National Native American Heritage Month 2019 series. Today the series continues with a look at three objects from the 1800s. ...
Read ArticleI have come to the point where I no longer like to designate artists to any particular medium. This is due to the fact that so many artists do not confine their interests to a single medium. All the s ...
Read ArticleAs you all know, I’m not a fan of the words “decorative arts,” “artisan,” “crafts,” or “craftsperson.” I think we’re way beyond that now. If ...
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